Loya Jirga: An Indigenous Approach to Female Rights in Afghanistan

Pathania, Jyoti M ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2318-5285 and Amin, Mohammad ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3172-1860 (2026) Loya Jirga: An Indigenous Approach to Female Rights in Afghanistan. In: Gender, Power, and Economic Inequality in the Global South: An Intersectional Approach. Taylor and Francis, pp. 236-249. ISBN 9781003587309

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Abstract

This chapter examines the Loya Jirga as a traditional, Afghan-centric approach for addressing concerns related to females' rights in present-day Afghanistan after the ruling regime takeover in 2021. The issue of female rights gained significant attention both in national and international affairs. The restrictions imposed by them have severely limited women's access to education and employment, thereby infringing upon their fundamental rights and freedoms. The Taliban justifies these measures by claiming adherence to Islamic Shari'a law. This chapter explores how the Loya Jirga, a historically significant decision-making body, can serve as a platform for addressing current issues related to women's rights. By analysing its potential role, this chapter contributes to discussions on indigenous solutions to female rights. Through a qualitative and comparative analytical methodology, the study provides a robust framework for academic research, highlighting women's issues under the ruling authorities and suggesting culturally sustainable and religiously aligned solutions. Furthermore, the chapter examines historical instances where the Loya Jirga has played a pivotal role in significant political and legal changes in Afghanistan, offering insights into its potential effectiveness in addressing the current crisis. This study explores how the Loya Jirga can effectively shape policy responses, contributing to the discussion on sustainable, community-driven solutions to the pressing women's rights issues. The findings provide valuable perspectives for the Taliban regime, international actors, and policymakers on how indigenous culturally relevant strategies can promote gender equality in a restrictive environment.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Laws and legislation | current | Academic research | Afghanistan | Analytical methodology | Decisions makings | International affairs | Policy makers | Pressung | Sustainable communities | Taliban | Decision making
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > International Relations
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Political Science
Divisions: Jindal School of International Affairs
Depositing User: Mr. Luckey Pathan
Date Deposited: 10 Mar 2026 11:34
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2026 11:34
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003587309-21
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11020

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